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ORDINANCE NO: 2-81
DATE APPROVED: JANUARY 15, 1981
SUBJECT: CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION PROCEEDINGS OF THE TRIBAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Hoopa Valley Tribe did on June 20,1972, adopt a Constitution and Bylaws which was approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on August 18, 1972, and Article IX, Section I (k) of this Constitution and Bylaws authorizes the Hoopa Valley Tribe "to promulgate and enforce ordinances governing the conduct of members of the Hoopa Valley Indians", and,
WHEREAS: The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a standard of ethical conduct for members of the Hoopa Valley Business Council concerning matters discussed in Executive Sessions of the Council, and,
WHEREAS: The subject matter of all Executive Sessions of the Business Council is confidential and it is vital to the Tribe's best interest that is remain so, and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That all discussions in Executive Session of the Hoopa Valley Business Council are strictly confidential and are to main so. All Council Members shall refrain from discussing or in any disclosing any discussions or activities occurring during Executive Sessions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That any disclosure by a Council Member of any discussions or activities which occurred at an Executive Session shall be deemed a neglect of duty by said member.
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, as Chairman of the Hoopa Valley Business Council do hereby certify that the Hoopa Valley Business Council is composed of 8 members of which 7 were present, constituting a quorum at a Regular Meeting thereof; duly and regularly called, noticed, convened, and held this 15th day of January, 1981; and that this Ordinance was duly adopted by a vote of 6 for with 0 against; and that said Ordinance has not been rescinded or amended in any way.
DATED THIS 15TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1981.
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DALE RISLING, CHAIRMAN
HOOPA VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL
ATTEST:____________________________________
DEIRDRE R. YOUNG, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
HOOPA VALLEY BUSINESS COUNCIL